1660
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pierre Poncet is a 1660 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of a man with wavy hair and a dark robe. He has a white collar and a light-colored shoulder cape. The background is dark, and there's a circular border around the portrait with words in Latin. The man's face is the focus, with detailed cross-hatching to show his features. The engraving technique creates a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in more engravings from this time, look up the Baroque movement.
Robert Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 1623 – 9 December 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
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